What characteristic is associated with convergent plate boundaries?
a. New crust formation
b. Solidification of crust materials
c. Violent geological activity
d. Spreading zones
ANS: C
Convergent plate boundaries are areas where crust is destroyed. The crust plunges back into the
mantle, causing it to melt. These boundaries have volcanoes and earthquakes associated with them.
Information can be found in the section Plates Interact at Plate Boundaries.
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